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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1951

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[?]Ass Meeting Rejects Proposed Addition to Holiday Clause Payment for North Mine Men Pressed Much Discussion by Small Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

A very small mass meeting under the auspices of the B.I.C. of men along the line of lode was held ot the Quadrangle on Saturday morning to discuss a reply from the M.M.A. re…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 3

F. L. Hart (North mine) was taken home to 653 Williams Street yesterday suffering from a strained hack. L. G. Stevens (South) bruised his…

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Mishaps on Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 12

After a mishap in Delprat[?] section of the South Mine, L. G. Stephens was treated by a doctor for a bruised left instep and was…

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Proposed Fencing Of Ground Gladstone Ground Deputation To Wait On Mine Manager

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Gladstone Ground Management Committee was held at the Alma Sporting Club rooms on Sunday afternoon. The…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 April 1951 · page 6

M. Stavind (South) was treated at a surgery yesterday for a strained musele in the right side. He was later conveyed to his home. at 405 Mica…

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Miners Make Sugar Scarce

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1951 · page 8

Sydney—Industrial disputes, shortage of experienced workers, poor quality fuel and electricity blackouts had cut sugar…

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Coal Processing For Queensland

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1951 · page 12

Brisbane.—A leading German Industrialist (Dr. F. A. Oetken), said that developments oversea in coal processing should make…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

J. Daley (North Mine) bruised his right foot yesterday, and aller treatment at a surgery, he was taken to 177 [?]odide Street…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Nell) visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported:—In company with Mr. G. Hanley…

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Victoria Goes After Coal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

Melbourne.—Mr. Hyland, Victorian Transport Minister, left Melbourne for India on a coal-buying mission…

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Mica Miners Hit the High Spots

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

Alice Springs.—Mica miners are "hitting the high spots" with £22,500 in their pockets—the biggest Government payout for mica for some time. They have worked lonely months…

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Cause Of Industrial Difficulties Coal And Transport Industries Blamed

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

Sydney, April 18.—Much of the present industrial difficulty could be traced to inadequate performances in the key industries of coal…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

B. King (Zinc Corporation) injured his elbow yesterday and was taken home to 284 Boughtman Street. J. Martin (Zinc) received Hospital…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 1

W. Robinson (Zinc Corporation) bruised muscles in the chest yesterday. After treatment he was able to return to the mine…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 9

W. C. Robinson was taken from the Zinc Mine [?]o a doctor and treated for a bruised left side of the chest. Then he returned to…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

The Check Inspector. Mr. W. S. O'Neil. visited the North mine yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. E. Fitzpatrick…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 6

W. L. Daly (North Mine) was taken home to 194 Pell Lane yesterday suffering a contused left foot and toes. L. H. Nelson (Zinc Corporation)…

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Mine Lost

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 5

Wellington (N.Z.)—New Zealand's anthracite mine has been wiped out by recent floods on the South Island…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 7

Two North Mine employees were allowed to go home yesterday atfter being injured in raishaps…

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Absenteeism From Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 1

Although exact figures were not available, percentage of absen teeism on the mines was stated to be high today…

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